Zimbabwe and Zambia to Ban Trains, Heavy Trucks From Passing Through Iconic Victoria Falls Bridge

Zambia, Zimbabwe to ban heavy trucks from Victoria Falls Bridge

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has announced that Zambia and Zimbabwe will restrict heavy trucks and trains from using the century-old Victoria Falls Bridge. Speaking at an engineering conference in Livingstone, he said the two countries will instead build a new bridge and railway crossing to handle modern freight demands. Hichilema made it clear that the 121-year-old structure can no longer safely or efficiently carry today’s heavy-duty t…

Zimbabwe and Zambia to Ban Trains, Heavy Trucks From Passing Through Iconic Victoria Falls Bridge

ZAMBIA and Zimbabwe have agreed to ban trains and heavy goods vehicles from using the iconic Victoria Falls Bridge, in a major policy shift aimed at preserving the century-old structure.

Zambia And Zimbabwe Move To Restrict Heavy Trucks From Victoria Falls Bridge

Zambia and Zimbabwe are preparing for a major shake-up along one of Southern Africa’s most iconic crossings, with plans to restrict heavy freight traffic on the Victoria Falls Bridge and replace it with a modern alternative. The announcement was made by Hakainde Hichilema during an engineering conference in Livingstone, where he confirmed that both countries are pushing toward a long-term solution that includes a new road and rail bridge built f…

Heavy vehicles restricted from iconic Vic Falls bridge

from ARNOLD MULENGA in Lusaka, Zambia Zambia Bureau LUSAKA, (CAJ News) – ZAMBIA and Zimbabwe are to restrict the use of the Victoria Falls Bridge by heavy trucks and trains due to its age and structural limitations. The iconic bridge, opened in 1905, has technically outlived its original 100-year design lifespan, raising concerns over its capacity to handle modern heavy traffic loads. President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia disclosed the restrict…